Great halo halo Nice and friendly staff…read more Cool ambience makes me feel close to home Filipino food served here Yummy dessert

My partner and I stopped by Cafe 86 in Carson hoping we had found our next go-to halo-halo spot…read more Unfortunately, authenticity and customer service were both missing from the recipe. Parking was easy, and when we walked in, there was only one occupied table. Three employees were chatting in the back. We were greeted, but it felt more like, "What would you like?" than "Welcome in." No smile, no conversation, no thank you--just a transaction. After taking our order, the employee returned to chatting with coworkers. When our order was ready, our name was called, the halo-halo was placed on the counter, and that was the end of the interaction. As for the halo-halo itself, my partner rated it a 2/10. It was overwhelmingly sweet and overpriced for what we received. We were hoping for layers of flavor and nostalgia but got a sugar rush that could probably power a small city. As a business owner myself, I understand that customer service is one of the biggest drivers of customer retention. Great products can bring people in once, but great service brings them back. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both. The good news? These issues are fixable. A little more warmth, engagement, and hospitality would go a long way. Until then, we'll continue our search for our next favorite halo-halo spot.

I got the strawberry matcha and it was real delicious, I think it might be one of the best matcha…read moredrinks I've had in a long time. The guy there was really sweet and I feel the place was nice on the service.

Super cute coffee shop in Gardena! Parking is a bit hard to find bc there are specific spots for…read moredifferent shops in the same plaza. But the cafe itself is large, spacious, open, and decorated really cutely. So many fun drinks but I had to get the Vietnamese egg coffee. I love that I was able to customize the sweetness and I chose 25% - perfectly not too sweet. The coffee itself is that super bold, delicious Vietnamese coffee and the milk makes it creamy. The lightly sweet egg topping makes it even creamier - a perfect treat for this summer heat! Staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and kind even while busy. Upbeat music plays through the speakers but it's not overly loud. Plenty of people studying/working comfortably as well.

Such a cool little spot to grab some boba and Food as well. We came here after a Soccer game and…read morehad 3 minutes before they closed. The doors were still open and we were able to order on their self checkout pad. It was easy and convenient and we were out the door in a few minutes. Love that they had a Goodbye song when it was time to close that's was so smart and a fun touch. We had their cookies and crème one with boba and it was so good! Also had their mango tea and was refreshing and so good. Probably the best boba I've had. Can't wait to try their food next time some of the stuff they had looked good. The inside is a cool hangout spot and cool vibes there and big parking spot as well. The place was clean and the staff were nice and easy going even though we showed up 3 minutes before they closed. Appreciate that.

Pretty cute hidden gem that is in a plaza with plenty of other stores/spots. Inside was really cute…read moreand clean, has outdoor seating as well! I like their biscoff matcha and their pistachio matcha. They also serve a variety of food options such as popcorn chicken- which is really good and is portioned nicely unlike a lot of other places that serve popcorn chicken. Will be coming back to try more on their drink and food menu! Service is quick and prompt!

What a gem!! Clean and spacious with super sweet and helpful staff!!…read more Great place to meet up with friends as they have plenty of large tables. Food was insane. The mango cake was soo fluffy and perfectly sweet (not too sweet) The burrito was deeelicious!! Had really unique flavors with unique ingredients...sun-dried tomatoes, feta, arugula, pest, cream cheese and fluffy egg whites..sooo goooood.. Coffee is carefully brewed with attention to details. Matcha was perfect.

Came in for a good matcha and wasn't met with the usual welcoming tone. I understand people might…read morehave bad days or feel tired but I can sense peoples energy and the cashier/baristas energy was not it. Didnt say hello, didnt say goodbye or anything other than what I asked her. The matcha was also very dark green before it was poured in my drink, which means its not good quality even if it is ceremonial. I also asked for a cinnamon roll and wasnt given a fork to enjoy. This was the worst experience Ive had and ive been coming here a while and have always had a good experience and better drinks. Update: I also asked for a cinnamon roll but got the ube one instead so they were clearly not listening to me or paying attention :/

Ehhh, very overrated boba shop, imo. Picked up on this place due to some social media posts I got…read moreshown by friends, but the jelly they show on top of the drinks is actually just a topping that ends up in the drink. It's...ok? I've tried a few of their drinks, but I don't find the tea tasting special at all. The jelly are fine, but also nothing particularly stand out. My first visit I waited like 20mins near closing, which is waaaay better than the hour it was beforehand. And on a recent visit there was essentially no wait. I'm not sure I'd come back as I have other boba shops I much prefer nearby me.

Hechalou ceased to exist at this location. I suspect that owners broke away from the franchise and…read morestarted their own boba business at the same location. They changed the name subtle enough to avoid a lawsuit, but the changes in the menu and the quality of the drinks are far more drastic, and it's not for the better. Gone are the traditional teas and sesame jelly that made Hechalou so famous. These options are replaced by cheap imitations of Starbucks' frothy drinks that sound good on paper but taste like iced piss with sugar. The drinks are excessively sweet, a mortal sin by Asian standard, and they have a generic taste that might as well have one item on the entire menu. Alas, to get a sip of the old favorites, now I have to drive across town instead of stop by after work. I am glad that I got my many trips here before the old guards died, and it's probably better for my hemoglobin A1c in the long run.

I was in the area and was looking for a place to study/work. This popped up, looked at their menu,…read moreand got intrigued with their Mango Sticky Matcha and croissants. I got there close to 6pm and everyone was so nice. The lady that took my order was friendly and welcoming. I got their Mango Sticky Matcha. It was pretty interesting. Loved that it has a rich matcha flavor and mango sticky flavor didn't overpower the drink. If anything, it complimented well with the matcha. I love it and would absolutely order it again. Unfortunately, they didn't have any pastries left other than a couple bagels. I wanted to try their croissants but maybe next time when I'm in the area again. The place is super clean and organized. They have a wifi, an outlet, a couple tables for single or multiple customers as well as comfy couches. The restroom was also clean and smells great. Highly recommend this place. Not only was I able to complete so many tasks but was also able to just relax. Loved the vibe here!

I found a new to me boba spot, and I'm already looking forward to coming back! One thing that…read moreimmediately caught my attention was that they offer grass jelly as a topping, one of my favorites. I ordered their summer special, the HK Matcha Latte, made with matcha, milk, brown sugar, and of course grass jelly. It was smooth, refreshing, and the perfect drink for a warm day. My husband customized his own fruit-infused tea with lychee jelly and salted cold foam, and he really enjoyed his combination as well. The shop has a handful of small tables and seats, and we got to relax and enjoy our drinks. Keep in mind that the tables are on the smaller side. If you're planning to work or study there, you'll probably only have enough room for a laptop and not much else. Overall, it's a great addition to our boba rotation.

The service, wait staff, Somalia are all excellent the best service ever. It is all high class and…read moreyet unpretentious. A special shout out to Isaac ,our server. The food is innovative and amazingly delicious. The fish and meat were cooked to perfection. The sommelier, John, helped us pair our courses with champagne and wine. The tables are set beautifully the music was enjoyable. From where we said, the kitchen was open and we could see the cook making the magic.

This is our first time with Chez Bacchus and excited to try it. our reservation was at 6:30 and…read morechecked in at 6:15 It started well, we were greeted and seated right away. We ordered drinks first , cocktail and wine recommended by our server. It went downhill from here. We ordered octopus and bread for our appetizer and for our entree Pork chop and pasta . we waited for about 20 minutes for my octopus and the bread did not come until about 45 minutes later. We waited and waited for our entrees for another 40 minutes ,We did not get our entrees until before 8 when the entrees finally arrived . My pork chop was under seasoned and the pasta was overcooked . We are very disappointed We came because of the good reviews , the service is good and the waiter comped the meal. The table next to us arrived after us but they got their order in time., they are enjoying the dessert while we are still waiting for our entrees.